UPDATED: CCTV images released following GBH – Reading

Thames Valley Police is releasing images of men officers believe may have vital information about an assault occasioning grievous bodily harm in Reading.

At around 11.45pm on Sunday 14 July, the victim, a man in his thirties, was assaulted on Friar Street.

The victim sustained a bleed to the brain and a cut to the forehead. He was taken to hospital for further treatment but has since been discharged.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Beth Daly, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing for anyone who recognises the men pictured in these images to please get in touch.

“A man has been seriously injured following an unprovoked attack.

“If you are one of the men pictured then please come forward as soon as possible as we believe you may have vital information about this incident.

“This incident occurred on a busy street in Reading following the Euro 2024 football final, so I am also appealing to anyone who may have any witness information, to also please get in touch.

“To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240334983.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”

AP

Note to editors: We have previously released CCTV images in relation to this incident of GBH in Reading. We would ask the media to please only use images from this appeal and remove all others from your channels. Thank you to those that shared the appeal.

Update 23/8: An 18-year-old man from Reading was arrested on 21 August on suspicion of section 18 - grievous bodily harm with intent. He has since been released on bail.

Update 2/9: An 18-year-old man from Reading was arrested on Saturday (31/8) on suspicion of section 18 - wounding with intent. He has since been released on bail.

Update 4/9: An 18-year-old man from Reading was arrested yesterday (3/9) on suspicion of section 18 - wounding with intent. He has since been released on bail.